I-jusi magazine

I-jusi, translated as 'juice' in Zulu, is a South African design magazine that was founded by Garth Walker in 1995. It serves as an experimental platform where designers can express their own views. Published twice a year, each issue is themed and topics have ranged from religion and identity to sex and death. The magazine is now into its 24th issue.

I've been a contributor since issue number 8 and find it an invaluable opportunity to use writing, design and photography in exploring subject matter that I wouldn’t do in a commercial environment. In turn, it has informed my commercial work. Here's a selection of some of my contributions.

Saint-Etienne Biennale international design '08

|| Archival digital prints ||

I was invited along with Brandt Botes by our friend Garth Walker to contribute work for
the Saint-Etienne Biennale. We were given a brief to envisage the city in the year 2036 AD.
Here’s my contribution of 4 posters and a rationale. Roll over images for English explanation.

I-jusi #24: South African Stories

A short story I wrote and designed for a collection of short stories about living in London.

I-jusi #23: Photography issue no 2

These roadside picnic spots evoke a melancholy sense of journeys that took unexpected turns.

I-jusi #22: Black and white issue no 2

Front and back cover designs illustrating the right to fight for human rights.

Ijusi #20: Language issue

Hand drawn pencil illustration for the cover.

Ijusi #17: Typografika 2

Cover design and typeface design based on The Holy Trinity.

I-jusi #14: The A-Z issue

Story and photography about an apartheid era monument in South Africa.

I-jusi #11: Typografika 1

Hand drawn display font.

Ijusi #8: Black and white issue no 1

Pen and ink illustration.

Ijusi: Special gold issue for RA

Design and illustration printed with a special spot gold.

Ijusi: Exhibition poster

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